Russell Henley Wins PGA Tour Title After Over 5 Years... Lee Kyoung-hoon Ties for 42nd Place

Russell Henley hitting a driver shot.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Taewon] Russell Henley (USA) has returned to the top of the PGA Tour after more than five years.

On the 6th (local time), Henley shot a 1-under 70 in the final round of the PGA Tour Worldwide Technology (WWT) Championship (total prize money $8.2 million) held at El Camaleon Golf Club (par 71) in Riviera Maya, Mexico, finishing with a total score of 23-under 261 to win the tournament.

Starting the final round with a six-stroke lead over the joint second place from the previous day, he maintained his lead by recording three birdies and two bogeys, reducing his score by one stroke and fending off any challengers.

Henley, who won his third career title at the 2017 Shell Houston Open, lifted his fourth trophy after five years and seven months.

Brian Harman (USA), who shot a 5-under 66, finished in second place at 19-under 265, four strokes behind. Scottie Scheffler (USA) fired a 9-under 62 on the day to finish tied for third place (18-under 266) with Seamus Power (Ireland).

Viktor Hovland (Norway), who was aiming for a third consecutive tournament win, settled for a tie for 10th place (16-under 268).

Among Korean players, Lee Kyung-hoon (31), the only one to make the cut, recorded a 4-under 67 on the day and finished tied for 42nd place (10-under 274).

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